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Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light

Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light

Monash Games · 1987
2–4240 min12+ yrs3.3/5 complexity8.4 BGG49Strategy
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How do you play Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light?

This is a game of combat between ram ships moving at near light speed in the Great Nebula of Orion. Each player commands a fleet or ram ships armed with missiles, X-ray lasers, etc.

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Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light box art
official art · Monash Games

This is a game of combat between ram ships moving at near light speed in the Great Nebula of Orion. Each player commands a fleet or ram ships armed with missiles, X-ray lasers, etc. The primary tenet of the game is Einstein's theory of special relativity and how it affects movement and communications. The game includes 7 scenarios which may last from 1.5 to 8 hours. Also included are advanced rules and notes from the designer on the game mechanics, concept, and how these relate to physics.

game anatomy
Complexity3.3 / 5
BGG rating8.4 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
240 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light is a science fiction game, for 2–4 players, taking ~240 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light support?
Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light take?
A game of Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light takes about 240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light for?
Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light?
Orion: Combat Near the Speed of Light has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.3 out of 5.
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